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Miming the letters M, Y, C , voices raised together the young students of the Music for Young Children showed - and told - their audience how they felt about the 35-year-old program. "We love you," they sang, arms crossed over their hearts.

Events are planned in Prince George for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. On Tuesday, a "tea and talk" will be held at Books and Company, 1685-3rd Ave.

One student leans over a plastic mannequin, its mouths agape, as she mimics an investigation for cavities. Another pulls back a tongue, pointing to hidden sores, gum disease, gingivitis and oral cancer markers.

The life of longtime Prince George media personality Ben Meisner was much greater than one man's opinion.

The spotlight was turned on Prince George residents who normally give their time in the background as part of National Volunteer Week. The past week was focused on celebrating the country's 12.5 million volunteers, who contribute about 2.

The Northwest Invasive Plant Council has received nearly $300,000 to wipe out interloping vegetation. The group was the recipient of one of 29 provincial grants totally more than $1.

It's Earth Day on Wednesday and to celebrate the local branch of the Salvation Army will be at the Pine Centre Mall all week to promote their Put a Little Green in the Red Shield campaign.

City park users can reap the benefits of early spring weather starting Saturday. The gates for vehicle access to Connaught Hill Park are opening a week ahead of schedule. From April through August, they'll be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.

One of Australia's hottest music acts is coming to Prince George. When you're a band breaking ground in a new market, you play the entry level gigs, even if you're big back home. And The Lazys are big back home.

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in downtown Prince George is one of two recipients of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Innovation in Architecture award for 2015.